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U.S. Attorney in Kan. for press conference regarding former bank exec. sentenced for embezzlement
(WICHITA, Kan.) The United States Attorney, Kate E. Brubacher, was in Wichita, Kan. on the afternoon of Monday, August 19, 2024 around 1 p.m. CDT for a press conference regarding the sentencing of a former bank executive for embezzlement. According to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Shan Hanes,...
City of Topeka continues cleanup from last week’s storms
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The City of Topeka continues its efforts to clean up from last week’s storms. Crews began picking up limbs Monday. The damage came from storms that occurred last Wednesday night. Crews started in the Oakland area Monday morning moving tree limbs from alleyways and piling...
Two 14-Year-Old Girls Arrested for 'Brutal and Calculated' Murder of 93-Year-Old Woman
While the victim's family said the girls' "punishment should be severe," one of their fathers claims the teens were "coerced" to enter the victim's home by another man -- who then killed her in front of them with an axe. In a shocking twist, two 14-year-old girls have been arrested...
UPDATE: Electric transmission corridor town hall moved to Events Center
-- The Barton County Commission will host a National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor town hall meeting beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, now relocated to the Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin in Great Bend. This open forum meeting is planned as a way for local governmental agencies, as well as...
KCPD: Man injured in motorcycle, car crash has died
KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident that occurred just before 1a.m. Sunday in Kansas City. A Ford Fusion was stopped at the red traffic signal, from northbound U.S. 169 Highway exit ramp at Barry Road, according to KCPD Captain Jake Becchina. As the light turned green, the...
Miners Hall Museum brings back classic games with ‘Game On!’ exhibit
FRANKLIN, Kan. — People in Franklin got to jump in the past, to learn about games kids played back in the day. The Miners Hall Museum kicked off a special exhibit titled, ‘Game On!’ for the Franklin community. Its goal is to inform people about the fun...
Sunday afternoon crash on U.S. Highway 75 involves three vehicles, one injured
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A three-vehicle injury crash occurred on U.S. Highway 75 and Lower Silver Lake Road Sunday afternoon in Topeka. According to the KHP crash log, three vehicles were traveling northbound on U.S. Highway 75 around 2:30 p.m. Sunday. A 2022 Ram 2500 rear-ended a 2014 Ford Fusion after coming to a stop.
Kansas City man chased victims in deadly shooting
KANSAS CITY — A Kansas City man is going to prison for a deadly shooting in the Westport area of Kansas City. Last week, a judge sentenced 24-year-old Kershmire Ralls, 24, of Kansas City, to 20 years in prison, according to the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney's office. Ralls pled...
Man taken into custody after threating business staff early Sunday morning
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A 24-year-old man was taken in custody early Sunday morning in Topeka. Shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance at a business in the 5300 block of SW Topeka Boulevard. Deputies learned an adult male had threatened staff...
A few more thunderstorms this evening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - This Afternoon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Great Bend Rec fishing photo contest continues until Aug. 19
From the Great Bend Recreation Commission... How was your fishing spot this spring and summer? The Great Bend Rec would love to show off your best catch or a photo of you fishing in their Facebook comment section. Share your photo in the comment section below and the Rec will randomly select three entries to receive a Great Bend Chamber gift certificate from the Rec. The contest closes Monday, Aug. 19 at noon.
Neighbors create art together in Lincoln Park
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Residents near Lincoln Park are on a mission to build community through creativity. That’s what brought people out for Art in the Park at Lincoln Park Saturday. It’s hosted by The Lincoln Park Project, which works with different organizations in the neighborhood to encourage people...
Walk with a Doc was all about reconstructive surgery
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dozens joined together to get in some exercise and learn about reconstructive surgery at Saturday morning’s walk with a doc. Most people think of beautification and cosmetic procedures when discussing plastic surgery. While that is part of it and equally as important, Dr. Dana Balderamma...
Tour Topeka wraps up after a Summer of fun
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Forge Young Professionals and Shawnee County Parks and Recreation hosted the last Tour Topeka event of the season on Saturday morning. Topekans of all ages celebrated an end to an active summer. “So that was the original intention, to bring groups together and help connect them to...
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